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Everyone would agree that the one and only Declaration of Independence deserves the best. After all, it's at the heart of our country. But since it was signed in 1776, the Declaration has had as many ups and downs as the United States itself. It had been rolled up, copied and hidden away, and carried by horseback, sailing vessel, mail truck, railroad car and military tank. After being front and center of a new nation, it has escaped two British invasions and survived for more than two centuries of both peaceful times and devastating wars.

What a journey! And it remains proudly the one and only Declaration of Independence.

Judith St. George, author of So You Want to Be President?, and Will Hillenbrand bring readers a witty and wonderfully illustrated true story of the invincible Declaration, giving heroic testimony to the grit and determination of the country itself. A fun and fascinating way to share the history of the document that gave the American people their freedom.

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Judith St. George

Judith St. George

1939-2015
American
Judith St. George was graduated from Smith College with a major in English. She first became interested in history when she and her husband, who was... See more
Will Hillenbrand

Will Hillenbrand

1960 -
American
Will Hillenbrand grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where his parents owned a barbershop. He spent time there during the day, overhearing stories that he ... See more

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